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Solar Farm Fire that Prompted Shelter Order in Summerside, P.E.I., Is Contained
Officials said the fire at the city-owned solar and battery farm is small and crews are containing it as a precaution.
- On Monday, September 7, 2026, emergency crews responded to a fire at the city-owned Summerside Sunbank Solar farm, prompting officials to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents near South Drive, from MacKenzie Drive to Bayview Drive.
- CAO J.P. Desrosiers confirmed the blaze originated in one of several battery storage units around 5:30 a.m., with firefighters remaining on scene to monitor hot spots and dampen the site into Tuesday.
- Residents within an approximately 500-metre radius were instructed to close windows, turn off ventilation systems, and avoid the affected area, while authorities established a reception centre at the St. Eleanor's Community Centre.
- Although one battery unit is burning, the Sunbank facility's 21.6-megawatt capacity remains largely unaffected, with no power interruptions anticipated as the shelter-in-place advisory continues for the St. Eleanor's and South Drive area.
- City spokesman Tanner Doiron noted that favorable weather conditions, including decent winds and rain, have helped contain the smoke as emergency services continue directing the public to remain indoors until the area clears.
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Solar farm fire that prompted shelter order in Summerside, P.E.I., is contained
SUMMERSIDE - A battery fire at a solar farm that supplies power for Summerside, P.E.I., forced nearby residents to shelter in place on Monday — and while the fire was later contained, the city said firefighters would likely remain at…
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